Hyperkinetic- Having to do with hyperkenesis which involves uncontrollable activity or muscular movements.
Perfunctory- Done routinely and with little interest.
Onerous- Troublesome or oppressive; burdensome.
Brackish- Having a salty taste.
Burbles- A gargling or bubbling sound as of running water
Ere- Previous to. Before.
Escarpments- A steep cliff caused by erosion or faulting separating two level areas of differing heights.
Contemplative- disposed to or characterized by contemplation.